Atrial Fibrillation Treatment Options
Lifestyle Modifications
Excess caffeine, tobacco or alcohol can cause arrhythmias. Your physician may order the elimination or reduced intake of a substance believed to be causing the problem.
Medications
Medications can work to either restore normal heart rhythm or control heart rate by reducing the number of electrical signals transmitted to the heart. The heart is then able to pump more efficiently.
Cardioversion
A procedure to attempt to restore normal heart rhythm by sending a perfectly timed electrical shock to the heart causing all the heart cells to contract at once. All electrical activity in heart stops for a brief moment. When it resumes the normal heart rhythm is restored.
Catheter Ablation
Electrode catheters are used to ablate (destroy) small areas of heart tissue that contain irregular electrical pathways. Doctors direct the Catheter, a thin tube, through blood vessels toward the heart and close to the area containing the abnormal pathway. Heat energy is then passed through it and the tip of the catheter heats up and destroys the small area of tissue.
If you have concerns and would like to be seen in our Consultation Clinic, please call 585-7676. If your insurance requires a referral, contact your Primary Care Physician and have them refer you to our clinic.
